HC Deb 08 February 1938 vol 331 c872W
Mr. Noel-Baker

asked the President of the Board of Trade what were the total numbers of completed aircraft exported from the United Kingdom in 1935, 1936 and 1937, respectively?

Mr. Stanley

The total numbers of complete aeroplanes exported from the United Kingdom during the years 1935, 1936 and 1937 amounted to 456, 449 and 524, respectively, of which 3, 1 and 11, respectively, were not of United Kingdom manufacture.

Mr. Noel-Baker

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total value of aircraft and aero engines exported from the United Kingdom in 1935, 1936 and 1937, respectively?

Mr. Stanley

Exports from the United Kingdom of complete aeroplanes and aeroplane engines during the years 1935, 1936 and 1937 were valued at £1,918,000, £2,033,000 and £2,641,000, respectively; of these totals £7,000, £6,000 and £94,000, respectively, represented the value of exports not of United Kingdom manufacture.